A chance, denied: New London falls

Tigers fall short in loss in championship game.

FORT DODGE - The Akron-Westfield High School softball team tried to hand the Class 1A state championship to New London.

And then, the Tigers tried to hand it right back to the Westerners.

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New London High School's Caitlin Chiri (12) gets a hug from teammate Sami Koontz as Akron-Westfield's players and coaches celebrate their 5-4 win in the Class 1A state softball tournament championship on Friday.

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New London's Emily Parks (22) is congratulated by teammate Victoria Noel after scoring in the second inning. The Tigers scored all of their runs in that inning.

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New London High School's Emily Parks (22) reacts as Akron-Westfield's Jordan Hansen is called safe at home.

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New London's Morgan Christner (right) gets a hug from teammate Sami Koontz after the game.

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